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Inner Truth

HEXAGRAM 61 · ZHŌNG FÚ

ABOVE☴巽Wind

BELOW☱兌the Lake

THE JUDGEMENT

Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.

Above the lake is the wind: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the noble one discusses criminal cases in order to delay executions.

Nine at the beginningBeing prepared brings good fortune; ulterior designs disquiet.

Nine in the second placeA crane calling in the shade: its young answers it. I have a good goblet: I will share it with you.

Six in the third placeHe finds a companion: now he beats the drum, now he stops; now he weeps, now he sings.

Six in the fourth placeThe moon nearly full. The team horse goes astray: no blame.

Nine in the fifth placeHe possesses truth that binds together: no blame.

Nine at the topThe cock’s crow rises to heaven: perseverance brings misfortune.

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